... and Durand, 1995), and there is some evidence supporting the concept of both repressed and recovered memory as well as some evidence of mental disorder in such patients. Kline (1988) also argues that just because psychodynamic theory lacks scientific validity, this does not mean the theory is of no value. However, there are limitations to this approach. There are a number of both methodological and ethical objections arising from the use of individual biographies and case studies. Furthermore, patients in therapy are often highly suggestible to the ideas of repressed trauma, therefore making the indications of the approach unreliable. The theory also denies any medical explanation even where strong medical evidence exists. Similarly, alternative forms of psychological therapy are known to be effective in treating some disorders yet these too are dismissed. Finally, there is a small but not substantial body of supporting evidence, which makes many skeptical about the ...

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